Tony Fletcher – author, musician and Keith Moon biographer

Tony Fletcher talks about his work with the Rock Academy and the challenge of directing a show dedicated to The Who, recording with his band The Dear Boys, what compelled him to write a Keith Moon biography, trying to separate the myths from the truth, the effect the book had on his well-being, the most surprising thing he learnt while writing the book, his experiences of interviewing Oliver Reed and John Entwistle, and where he ranks Dear Boy/Moon amongst his other work.

Plus: on the 60th anniversary of The Who’s first single ‘I Can’t Explain’ being released in the UK, Paul looks at how the band’s debut immediately established their identity and managed to stay relevant throughout the next six decades.

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RELATED LINKS:

Tony Fletcher’s Substack page

The Dear Boys on Bandcamp

Tony’s website, books, podcasts and more

The Who – ‘I Can’t Explain’ (original version)

The Who – ‘I Can’t Explain’ (London Coliseum, 1969)

The Who – ‘I Can’t Explain’ (Royal Albert Hall, 2000)

Tony’s Substack post about the Rock Academy show, including their version of ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’

The Rock Academy website

The Beatles – ‘Doctor Robert’

Keith Moon with champagne bottle in wall image

Chris Charlesworth’s memoir Just Backdated

Tony’s festive recommendations post on Substack

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